During the rainiest July on record for the people of Ventris County in Oklahoma, in the midst of a violent thunderstorm, a stranger is murdered. When a friend becomes the second person to die under suspicious circumstances, local sleuth Darcy Campbell is drawn into the investigation. Evidence points toward someone she cares about, but has loyalty blinded her to the truth? Danger is closer to Darcy and her mother, Flora, than either of them suspect. And if the human threat is not enough, Lee Creek and the Ventris River flood, bringing Mother Nature into the fray.

Praise for The Darcy and Flora Mystery Series:

"A rousing good tale with appealing characters, an intriguing puzzle, and unexpected twists. Sure to charm."
~ Carolyn Hart, best-selling author of Ghost at Work, Merry Ghost, and Ghost Wanted

"In Manos' Grave Heritage, the past bleeds into the present when the enterprising mother-daughter team of Flora and Darcy delve into murder, and small town secrets collide with family secrets. A delightful array of fun and complex characters, a rich mystery, and a satisfying ending."
~ Bailey Cattrell, Author of the Enchanted Garden Mystery Series

"Grave Heritage is the best of the series so far. I really enjoy the relationship between Darcy and Flora and can easily feel the love and respect each feels for the other. The homespun wisdom as well as the core value system of the characters is appealing to me. The descriptions of characters and settings are vividly drawn for the readers, and there is a good balance of suspense and romance. Manos takes her place alongside Carolyn Hart and Mary Roberts Rinehart.
~ Lola Ward

"Blanche Manos lets the reader to get to the characters and weaves suspense into the story. Well written cozy mystery!"
~ Nancy Kay Grace, author of The Grace Impact